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Mechanical Engineering · Q2

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Engineering and GATE · Mechanical Engineering · question 2

Q2

The type of reamer used for reaming operation in a blind hole, is

A.
Straight fluted reamer
B.
Left hand spiral fluted reamer
C.
Right hand spiral fluted reamer
Answer
D.
Any one of these

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Right hand spiral reamers should be selected for blind holes.
- Additionally a right hand spiral also helps bridge interruptions such as cross-holes or keyways.
- A right hand spiral reamer may cut slightly oversized holes due to the aggressive flute geometry.
- They perform very well in highly ductile materials.